Marion, IL · Williamson County
Raffle Application
This application requests a City of Marion raffle license and is completed by an organization applying to conduct raffles within the city.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects the organization’s details, raffle schedule, drawing locations, prizes, and information about its raffle manager. It includes a sworn statement by the organization’s presiding officer or manager and secretary, along with a fidelity bond for the raffle manager. Organizations use this form when applying for a City of Marion raffle license; the form states that raffle chances may be sold within the city’s corporate limits.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a City of Marion raffle license needs this form and must provide the requested organization, raffle, officer, manager, and bond information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the organization’s presiding officer or manager and secretary sign the sworn statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Marion raffle application and review its application, sworn statement, and fidelity bond sections.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the organization, officer, raffle manager, raffle schedule, drawing location, and prize information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn statement and identify the presiding officer or manager and secretary who will sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signers complete the sworn statement before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and fidelity bond to the City of Marion; the form says the original bond is delivered to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the raffle application notarized?
- Complete the application, then have the presiding officer or manager and secretary sign the sworn statement before a commissioned online notary. Submit the application and bond to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the fidelity bond?
- The form’s notary block appears beneath the sworn statement, not the fidelity bond. The form does not show a separate notary block for the bond.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests organization details, officer and raffle manager information, raffle dates and locations, prizes and values, a sworn statement, and a $1,000 fidelity bond.
Other forms in Marion
Raffle Application in other Williamson County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.